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CONTACT INFORMATION
UNIVERSITY OF EMBU
P.O EMBU-60100, KENYA
E-mail Nyaga.milcah @embuni.ac.ke
BIOGRAPHY
Milcah Nyaga is a lecturer in psychology at University of Embu in the Department
of Educational Foundations and Psychology. She obtained Doctor of Philosophy in
Educational Psychology at Kenyatta University. Her research interests are
particularly in the Human Development, Behaviour, Counselling, Measurement and
Evaluation. In addition, she has published a motivational book entitled Good
Choices Bright Future which is tailored to suit the needs of adolescent. Moreover,
she has a lot of interest on mentorship and empowering young people as well as old
generation through training, modelling, motivational speaking, guidance and
counselling. She is renowned Psychotherapist.
EDUCATION
2015-Doctor of Philosophy (Educational psychology) - Kenyatta University
2007- Masters in Education- Kenyatta University
2004- BA Counselling psychology- International Caribbean College
2000- BED- University of Nairobi
PUBLICATIONS
Nyaga, M. N. (2018) Contributions of Selected Classroom Factors on Bullying Among
Adolescents in Secondary Schools in Kenya. The International Journal of Humanities & Social
Media Vol. 6 Issue 9 ISSN 2321 - 9203
Nyaga, M. N. (2017). Youth Radicalisation in Kenya University Perspective. IOSR Journal of
Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), vol. 22, no. 11, 2017, pp. 94-98.
Nyaga, M. N. & Muriithi, D. (2017) “Effectiveness of Physical Exercise on Primary
Dysmenorrhea among Female University Students” International journal of informative
&Futuristic Research (ISSN: 2347-1697, Vol (5) No(1), Sept, 2017, pp 8719-8729, Paper ID:
IJIFR/V5/E1/014
Nyaga, M. N, & Kimu, M (2016) Contributions of Selected Family Factors to Drug Abuse
Among Adolescents in Secondary Schools in Manyatta Sub-county, Embu County, Kenya.
Science Journal of Education. Vol 4, No 2, pp 19-26
THESIS/ PROJECT/PRACTICUM
Nyaga, M.N. (2015) Contributions of Selected Microsystems to Antisocial Behaviours among
Adolescents in Secondary Schools in Manyatta Sub- County, Embu County, Kenya - Kenyatta
University.
Nyaga, M.N. (2007). Mid-Life Challenges and Work Performance among Secondary School
Teachers- Manyatta Constituency, Kenya - Kenyatta University.
Nyaga, M.N. (2003). Practicum Report on Study of Psychological Disorders in Department of
Counselling and Psychiatry at Embu Provincial General Hospitals, Kenya – Kenyatta University
BOOKS PUBLISHED
Mwaniki, G & Nyaga, M. (2014) Good Choices Bright Future: Student Pocket Counsellor
CONFERENCE ATTENDED
Nyaga, M. N. (2018). Transformative Pedagogy for Sustainable Marketability of Graduates at 1st
Annual International Conference on Decolonizing Education at University of Embu on 6th -8th
2018
Nyaga, M. N. (2017). “Adolescent and Youth Radicalisation in Kenya” at the International
Conference on Higher Education at Meru University of Science and Technology, main Campus,
4th-6th October, 2017
Nyaga, M. N. (2015). “Contributions of Selected Microsystems to Antisocial Behaviours among
Adolescents in Secondary Schools in Manyatta Sub- County, Embu County, Kenya” on 30th
Kenyatta University Postgraduate Seminar on Wednesday 1st July 2015 at Kenyatta University.
CERTIFICATE OF ACCREDITATION
Kenya counsellor and Psychologist Association on 30th August 2012.
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATIONS
Attended the Launch of National Tree Planting at Irangi Forest on Saturday, 12th May, 2018.
Facilitated Training on Effective Examination Setting, Administration and Processing at
University of Embu on 23rd January 2018.
Facilitated Family Life Programme held from 1st October to 3rd December, 2017 at DC Blue
Valley, Embu given on the 10th day of December, 2017.
Facilitated Training on Effective Examination Setting, Administration and Processing at
University of Embu on 22nd May 2017.
Awarded by A.C.K. Kigari parish in recognition of being a Guest Speaker during Parish
Education Day on 31st Day of May 2015.
Awarded by Kenyatta University, Embu Campus for encouraging Students on 12th March 2015.
CERTICATE OF COMPLETION
ISO 27001:2013 Information Security Management System (SMS) Implementation Course by
Maier Consulting Limited on 17th – 19th May 2017.
ISO 9001:2013 Quality Management System Implementation Course by Maier Consulting
Limited on 9th -11th May, 2017.
SEMINAR AND WORKSHOP ATTENDED
Workshop on Post graduate supervision on 13th December 2016 at University of Embu.
Training on Curriculum Development and Implementation on Higher Education on Thursday 5th
May to Friday 6th may, 2016.
PRESENTATIONS
Kenya Counselling and Psychological Association: Made a presentation at the 5th Annual
Scientific Conference Theme: "Mental Health: A Multidimensional Approach" Held at Kenya
Cirriculum Development (KICD) Nairobi from 14th to 15th June, 2018.
Dress Code and Representing the University Of Embu at Formal Functions. A presentation to
student leaders’ induction workshop held on 17th April 2018.
Focusing in Achieving Quality Education. A presentation to Kiangima Girls School – Embu
County on 5/5/2018.
Quality Education for life and career skills. A presentation at Kanjuri High School - Karatina
Academic day on 10th February 2018.
Introduction to leadership and styles of leadership strategies. A Presentation to Mt. Kenya East
High School Students` Council leadership induction on 3rd February 2018.
Leaving a legacy as branded product of University of Embu. A presentation to Fourth students
during mentorship of beyond your degree on 28th March 2018.
Effective teacher in 21st century: A presentation to teachers of Kirege primary school on 3rd
November 2017.
SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS
S/NO Degree Thesis/Project Title institution status Student
name
1 PhD Performance Ranking on
Mathematics Teaching and
Learning: A Case of Secondary
Schools in Embu County, Kenya
University
of Embu
On-
going
Samson
Murithi
Njiru
2. PhD Planning for Implementation of
Effective Guidance and Counselling
Programmes on Psychological
Distress among Students in Public
Secondary Schools in THARAKA-
NITHI COUNTY
University
of Embu
On-
going
Beatrice
N.Mugambi
3. Masters
Impact of Devolution on Early
Childhood Development Education
Curriculum Implementation: A Case
of Nyandarua West Sub-County,
Kenya
University
of Embu
on-
going
Stephen
Murungaru
Kagema
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE AND SERVICE RESPONSIBILITY
July 2017- Present Coordinator Teaching Practice and Practicum at University
Nov 2016 –July 2017 Coordinator, Teaching Practice at School of Education and social
Sciences
2017- Present Coordinator, Mentorship Programme in UoEm
June- Oct 2016 Examinations coordinator, Department of Education and social
Sciences
Nov 2016 - Present Education Courses Advisor
Nov 2016- Present School Based Course Coordinator
February 2017- Present Mentorship Chairperson
September 2017- Present Dress Code Committee
June 2017- June 2017 ADHOC Committee on Library & Information Science Programmes
August 2017 – Present Chaplaincy Committee